Why Mitochondria Are the Missing Piece in Autoimmune Recovery

Provided by: Terry Wahls, MD Guest Expert: Lisa Portera, DC, FMCP • Discover how mitochondria communicate with the immune system, gut microbiome, and nervous system—and why that matters in MS and autoimmune disease. • Learn how chronic stress, poor sleep, and gut dysfunction increase “allostatic load,” draining cellular energy and worsening symptoms. • Uncover practical strategies to support mitochondrial repair through sleep, movement, nutrition, sunlight, stress buffering, and targeted nutrients.